Netflix has done a lot for the tv and movie industry. But the biggest impact it has had is introducing the world to the best Polish shows and films.
In what probably came as a huge shock to everybody, non-English series make up 50% of the most viewed shows on Netflix in the world.
From Money Heist to Squid Game, we have embraced content that we wouldn't normally see on tv.
As I write this, High Water, the Polish drama about the Millennium Flood in 1997, is currently riding high in the Top 10 most watched shows in the UK this week.
And once people realise how good Polish shows are, they start searching them out and watching them in their millions.
So just what are the best Polish shows and movies on Netflix? We have compiled a list of our eight favourites.
Crossing genres from drama, mystery, romcom, thriller and even documentary, there is definitely something for everyone on this list.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the best Polish shows and films streaming on Netflix right now.
OUR LIST OF THE BEST POLISH SHOWS & MOVIES
High Water
Based on a true story, High Water is a dramatisation of the Millennium Flood that hit Poland in 1997. A decent Limited series that blends fact with fiction.
In For A Murder
When Magda discovers a murdered woman in the local park she uncovers a connection to the disappearance of her friend fifteen years earlier and decides to start her own investigation in the Polish mystery In For A Murder.
The Woods
It's Poland in 1994 and four teenagers at a summer camp go into The Woods and never come out. What exactly happened all those years go and can Pawel Kopinski now solve the mystery of his missing sister? Another solid Harlan Coben adaptation.
Signs
Chief Trela is transferred from Warsaw to a small Polish town in Signs. He soon finds himself in the middle of a murder case that is exactly the same as a crime from 10 years older. But this is no ordinary town and finding the culprit will be very di...[Read More]
Ultraviolet
When Ola witnesses an accident on an overpass she believes that the victim was murdered. The police disagree. So Ola, with the help of Ultraviolet, a group of online investigators, takes on the case in this great Polish crime drama series.
Squared Love
Squared Love follows primary school teacher Monika who is leading a double life as a model but her two worlds clash when she meets Enzo and has to work with him and teach his niece. Polish romcom that passes the time but is pretty forgettable.
The Legions
The Legions follows the fortunes of three young men who join the Polish Legions to fight for the future of an independent Poland. Fantastic action scenes make this movie a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Broad Peak
The scenery in Broad Peak is breathtaking, and the tale is both uplifting and heartbreaking. It's a must-see for fans of mountaineering or adventure films. If you've seen 'Everest' or the documentary film '14 Peaks,' you'll appreciate this Polish mov...[Read More]
Where To Watch Polish TV Shows?
As you already know this is a anarticle about the Polish shows you can watch on Netflix. To be fair, they are the market leaders when it comes to providing a huge amount of tv content from Poland.
Apple TV+ only create their own productions so without the ability to import the best that Poland has to offer, they are lagging behind. Likewise with Disney Plus.
Amazon Instant Video fairs a lot better with a lot of Polish movies available on Prime, if you have a subscription.
For now though, the best place to get your fix of drama from Poland is Netflix.
Did You Know…
- The first film produced in Poland following the World War II was Zakazane piosenki in 1946. Directed by Leonard Buczkowski, from than 10.8 million people, from a population of 23.8 million went to see it in the cinema.
- In 1982, Ryszard Bugajski's film Interrogation (Przesluchanie), was given a seven-year ban for being ‘anti-communist'.The film which depicts the story of an woman who is tortured by the secret police into confessing a crime she knows nothing about. In 1989, the ban was repealed after the overthrow of the Communist government.
- The only Polish Director to win an Academy Award for Best Director is Roman Polański for The Pianist in 2003.
- Poland has only won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film once and that was Ida, from Paweł Pawlikowski in 2015.
